Boston Bruins Defenseman Hampus Lindholm Unlikely to Return This Season

The Bruins' playoff prospects dim after GM Don Sweeney confirms Lindholm requires follow-up surgery for a fractured patella tendon.

Hampus Lindholm, a key defenseman for the Boston Bruins, is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 NHL season due to injury complications.
General Manager Don Sweeney announced that Lindholm will undergo a second surgery next week for the fractured patella tendon he suffered in November 2024.
The injury occurred during a game against the St. Louis Blues when Lindholm blocked a shot from defenseman Justin Faulk.
Lindholm, a 2022-23 NHL All-Star, has recorded 313 career points and was a first-round draft pick by the Anaheim Ducks in 2012.
Fans and analysts express concerns about the Bruins' playoff chances as the team faces a depleted defensive lineup, with both Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy sidelined.